"RIP" 2006 Obituary

RIP o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-05 published
Chris DOTY had passion for London
By Patrick
MALONEY, Free Press Reporter, Sun., February 5, 2006
Chris DOTY, the historian whose plays and documentary films chronicled
London's past, was found dead in his home after taking his own
life. He was 39. A staple on the local cultural scene,
DOTY's
death comes just before the latest play he wrote and produced,
about London-bred pot activist Marc Emery, was to end its week-long
downtown debut run last night.
"No one knows what he was battling… Forget about the ending and
remember all the great things that led up to that," said Grant
DOTY,
Chris's younger brother.
It was his love of his hometown that defined Chris
DOTY, those
who knew him best said.
"Because he loved London so much, he wanted to find things that
were interesting about it and promote it," Grant said.
Once called an "incisive, opinionated dynamo" by The Free Press,
DOTY started his own production company, Doty Docs, in 1995 and
found a niche in telling London's all-but-forgotten stories.
His work included award-winning documentaries on the Grand Theatre,
London's disastrous 1937 flood and the 1939 royal visit.
He also focused on more commercial fare, including a film Chronicling
the London Knights. In the past year, he wrote The Donnelly Trial,
about the famed local slaying of the Donnellys, and Citizen Marc,
about Emery's formative years in London.
Reached in Vancouver yesterday, Emery -- who first met
DOTY decades
ago and saw him last week at the play's premiere -- was stunned
by the news.
"He had many movies left in him to make and many, many more plays,"
said Emery, who remembers
DOTY as an intelligent, young customer
at his City Lights bookshop.
"He was a wonderful person and a great credit to the London community.
I'm honoured that his last work was the play about me."
John GERRY, who directed Citizen Marc, heard of
DOTY's death
Friday night from Jason
RIP, the play's co-writer. A pre-arranged
cast and crew party let all involved talk about
DOTY hours later,
Gerry said.
"It was pretty tough," he said. He expressed enormous respect
for DOTY's work, calling him -- in reference to a famed U.S.
documentary film maker -- "the Ken Burns of London. He presented
(stories) the best way possible, and the most honest way possible."
The cast and crew "talked… about the incredible amount of spirit
he gave (London)."
The final show of Citizen Marc's week-long run went ahead last
night, Gerry said. "I just think, you know, out of respect for
Chris -- this was his show. The actors, they wanted to do it."
Another DOTY project was the annual Brickenden Awards recognizing
achievement in London's arts community. The latest ceremony was
held Monday.
"Chris was a perfectionist. He always had high standards and
expectations for every work," brother Grant said. "Myself and
my mom were so proud of him. All the accolades he got, he deserved
every bit."
Visitation is tomorrow at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 2
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral is Tuesday at Metropolitan
United Church, 11 a.m.
For Help
- Distress Centre (24 hours): 667-6711, 667-6600
- London Mental Health Crisis Service (24 hours): 433-2023.
- Canadian Mental Health Association: 434-9191.

RIP o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-06 published
Chris DOTY revealed London
The historian and filmmaker was branching out into theatre when
he died.
By Patrick
MALONEY, Free Press Reporter, Mon., February 6, 2006
Chris DOTY's last work was also his best, say Friends left reeling
by the sudden death of the noted historian, writer and London
"treasure."
Though DOTY, 39, had spent little more than a year focused on
stage productions, his latest script -- about London-bred marijuana
activist Marc
EMERY -- pointed to a future full of theatrical
promise.
"We really did see him as having the Midas touch in theatre,"
said Jason
RIP, who with
DOTY co-wrote Citizen Marc, which ended
its debut downtown run Saturday.
"He was really savvy. That's why he was such a success."
Another of
DOTY's recent stage productions, The Donnelly Trial,
was a rousing success and
DOTY planned to reprise it this summer.
Citizen Marc was met with much praise, including by Emery himself.
But DOTY will likely be best remembered for his documentary films,
an impressive body of commercially-friendly work that chronicled
London's often unappreciated, and nearly forgotten, stories.
"He said, 'There's no point in doing something that people don't
want to see,"
RIP said. "His real skill was his ability to promote."
As a friend and valued source to news reporters,
DOTY was always
available for a short London history lesson or a sharp, funny
quote.
His sense of humour and appreciation for quirky, fascinating
facts is also clear on his website, dotydocs.com.
Its content includes a list of the city's ghost legends, a catalogue
of local Unidentified Flying Object sightings and stories of
criminals in London executed for their crimes. It also details
the storied history of such London hotspots as Wonderland Gardens
and the Seven Dwarfs restaurant.
It's clear the man who brought London history to life won't be
soon forgotten, said
RIP, who is eager to see a "fitting tribute"
to DOTY's work.
A remarkable attention to detail earned
DOTY the respect of fellow
historians.
He was cutting a similar swath in the city's theatre community,
said Patsy
MORGAN, who formerly lived with and dated
DOTY.
"He touched so many of their lives," she said yesterday. "They
all really, really respected him. There was so much for him yet
to do and I just miss my friend."
Above all, however,
DOTY had the admiration of his family, including
brother Grant and mother Gwyneth.
"I was very proud of him," Grant said Saturday. "His work was
just so superior to anything I could think of doing.
"He gave so much of himself. He truly loved London."
Visitation is today at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home from
2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral is tomorrow at Metropolitan
United Church at 11 a.m.
Definitive
DOTY
Among the work of London historian, documentary filmmaker and
playwright Chris
DOTY, 39, who died Friday:
Stage
- His scripts included The Donnelly Trial, about the unsolved
1880 massacre of the Lucan-area Donnelly clan, and Citizen Marc,
about pot activist Marc
EMERY.
- Established the Brickenden Awards, honouring the city's best
theatrical work.
Film
- In 1995, established Doty Docs, a production company to "create
and foster audio-visual projects about London's history."
- His documentaries chronicled local events, including the 1939
royal visit and the disastrous 1937 flood. They also spotlighted
city institutions, including the Grand Theatre, London Knights
and Storybook Gardens
Online
- His website, dotydocs.com, is full of quirky items about London,
from Unidentified Flying Object sightings to a biography of big-band
leader Guy
LOMBARDO.
- Two long-lost sisters separated after the 1951 London execution
of their father, Walter George
ROWE, reunited after reading
DOTY's
online story about
ROWE. "
GiveDOTY all the credit," an emotional
Georgina ROWE said.

RIP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-17 published
McLENNAN /
CRAIG
Marcia, Tim and big brother Ian happily announce the arrival
of Benjamin Philip Nelson Craig on Friday, November 10th, 2006,
weighing in at 8 pounds , 3 oz. 'Baby Ben' is welcomed by welcomed
by Grandparents Ned and Georgina
McLENNAN of Brampton, Phil and
Willy CRAIG of Brantford and Great-Grandmother Helena
RIP of
Brantford. Also by Aunts Cindy
BARKWAY, Steph
McLENNAN, Margaret
LAU and Caroline, Laura and Katie
CRAIG, Uncles Peter
McLENNAN
and David and Mark
CRAIG, and Cousins Jamie and David
BARKWAY.
Always missed is Uncle David
BARKWAY. We know he'd appreciate
the newest member to the family hockey team. Special thanks to
Doctors MORROW and
RILEY and the nursing staff at Oakville Trafalgar
Hospital.

RIP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-18 published
McLENNAN /
CRAIG
Marcia, Tim and big brother Ian happily announce the arrival
of Benjamin Philip Nelson Craig on Friday, November 10th, 2006,
weighing in at 8 pounds , 3 oz. 'Baby Ben' is welcomed by Grandparents
Ned and Georgina
McLENNAN of Brampton, Phil and Willy
CRAIG of
Brantford and Great-Grandmother Helena
RIP of Brantford. Also
by Aunts Cindy
BARKWAY,
StephMcLENNAN, Margaret
LAU and Caroline,
Laura and Katie
CRAIG,
UnclesPeterMcLENNAN and David and Mark
CRAIG, and Cousins Jamie and David
BARKWAY.
Always missed is
Uncle David
BARKWAY. We know he'd appreciate the newest member
to the family hockey team. Special thanks to Doctors
MORROW and
RILEY and the nursing staff at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital.

RIPLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-10 published
WILLIAMS,
ErnestWilliam "
Ernie"
Peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital on
Sunday,January 8, 2006, Ernest William "Ernie"
WILLIAMS died
age 82, following a year long struggle with heart and kidney
failure. Beloved husband of Margaret (née
LAKER) of 51 years.
Loving father of Delia
RAINE and her husband Norman of Peterborough
and Susan MORLING and her husband Chuck of Orangeville. Loving
Poppa of Michael and Iain
RAINE and Benjamin and Leah
MORLING.
Loving brother of Olive
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and her husband Derek and nephew
Stephen ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and his wife
Caroline of Kent, England. Predeceased
by his father Ernest Henry (1961) and mother Susan
(BROWN) (1983.)
Ernie was a psychiatric and general trained nurse for 44 years.
He took his psychiatric training from 1941-1945 in Devizes, Wiltshire
and general training from 1945-1951 in Farnborough, Kent, this
period being interrupted from 1946-1948 which he spent in the
Royal Army Medical Corps as an Operating Room Nurse at Cambridge
Hospital, Aldershot, Hampshire. After completing his general
training in 1951, he was employed at York Clinic, Guy's Hospital,
London, as a psychiatric head nurse. In 1957 Ernie and Margaret
emigrated to London, Ontario, where he was employed by D.V.A.
at Westminster Hospital in psychiatry until his retirement in
1985. Ernie enjoyed ballroom dancing and photography, and in
his retirement, returned to his previous hobbies, such as water
colour painting, breeding tropical fish, making model boats and
building a model railroad. He also enjoyed going to the cottage
at Lugan Beach, near Kincardine for over 30 years. He will be
greatly missed by his many Friends. Cremation has taken place
with a private spring inurnment. A memorial service celebrating
Ernie's life will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468
Wellington Street (at Dufferin), London, conducted by Reverend
Robert RIPLEY at 1: 00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14th. Visitation
one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations
to the charity of your choice or to the Victorian Order of Nurses,
1151 Florence Street, London, Ontario N5W 2M7 or Parkwood Hospital,
Palliative Care Program, 801 Commissioners Road East, London,
Ontario N6C 5J1. The family wish to express their gratitude to
the members of Com-Care, C.C.A.C., We Care, Victorian Order of
Nurses especially Kathleen
CORNELIUS and her team, Paul of Hospice
London and Dr. C.
FAULDS and the nursing staff of the Palliative
Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital, for the wonderful care and support
they gave to Ernie and the family during his long illness. (A.
Millard George Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 433-5184).
On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

RIPLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-17 published
GAUDIO,
Victor
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital,
on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, Victor
GAUDIO of London in his
85th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty"
(HODGINS)
(1995.) Much loved father of Barb and her husband Kevin
RIPLEY,
and Brian GAUDIO all of London. Dear brother of Frank
GAUDIO
and Lena BOWRON both of London. Loving grandfather of Brandon,
Sean and Kasey. Predeceased by his brothers and sister, John,
Jim and Anne
HOWELL.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service
will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North, on Monday, March 20th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with visitation
one hour prior to the service. Those wishing to make a donation
in memory of Victor are asked to consider the Alzheimer Society
or the London Health Sciences Foundation -- Cancer Centre.

RIPLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-08 published
BROWN,
AnnieC.
(RIPLEY)
At the Bobier Villa, Dutton on Friday April 7, 2006, Annie C.
(RIPLEY)
BROWN in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank
BROWN
(December 1996.) Loved mother of Mary and Bob
MANCHESTER
of Dutton, Jack and Wendy
BROWN of Barrie, Mike
BROWN of Dutton.
Cherished grandmother of Darren and Lori
MANCHESTER,
DavidMANCHESTER,
Darcy and Leslie
MANCHESTER,
AdamBROWN, Trevor
BROWN and great-grandmother
of Jake, Elizabeth and Benjamin. Sister-in-law of Isabel
RIPLEY,
Verna WURGES and Irene
BROWN.
Also survived by several nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Jack, Victor and Robert
RIPLEY.
Relatives and Friends will be received at the Arn Funeral
Home, 193 Shackleton Street, Dutton Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral
service will be held on Monday April 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. from
Wallacetown United Church. Interment in Tyrconnell Cemetery.
Donations to Wallacetown United Church, Daffodil Auxiliary or
charity of your choice would be appreciated.

RIPLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-03 published
FORD,
MaryCatharine (née
HUMPHRIES)
A dearly loved resident of Bobier Villa, Dutton, passed away
peacefully with family at her side on Monday, May 1st, 2006 in
her 94th year. Mary
FORD, formerly of R.R.#2, Rodney, was a well-respected
member of the Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, where she was
active in the church activities for many years. Predeceased by
her loving husband, Louis
FORD (2001;) youngest daughter, Catharine
WIGHT (2005) and son-in-law George
RAPELJE (1972.) Loving mother
of Lewis (Inge)
FORD,
Kitchener;Louisa
(Tony)
BOMBEN, White
Rock, British Columbia; Alice (Bruce)
LEE, Dutton; Ruth Ann (Evert)
GRIFT,
Guelph;Catharine (2005) and Larry
WIGHT, Mitchell. Dear
grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 18. Dear sister of
Edwin HUMPHRIES, Saint Thomas; sisters-in-law Irene
HANICZ and
Ruby RIPLEY; daughter-in-law, Marilyn
FORD. Dear aunt to many
nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, John and Louisa
HUMPHRIES; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold (Margaret)
HUMPHRIES
Roy (Rita)
HUMPHRIES; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Jim)
RIPLEY and sister-in-law Laura
HUMPHRIES. At
Mary's request,
cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to the Rodney
chapel to share memories of Mary's life on Thursday, May 4th,
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service of remembrance will be held at
the Bobier Villa Dutton on Friday at 2: 00 p.m., Rev. Robert
SINASAC
officiating. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions to Bobier Villa, Dutton or Knox Presbyterian
church, New Glasgow would be greatly appreciated as your expression
of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes
(519-785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

RIPTON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-01 published
LAKE,
Constance▼Rose▼ (1912-2006)
At home in London, on Thursday, March 23, 2006, Constance Rose
LAKE, beloved wife of the late George William
LAKE.
Loving▼ mother
of Patricia Andrea. Daughter of the late Frederick
SULLIVAN and
Emelia FRICKER.
Devoted▼ sister of the late Mable (Pat)
DAY. Dear
sister-in-law of Arthur
LAKE,
Mary▼WILLIS, Elsie
NORRIS, Mary
LAKE and predeceased by Henry and Margaret
LAKE,
Oscar▼LAKE,
Stella LAKE, Dorothy (Dolly)
HENRY, Bob
NORRIS, Joe
WILLIS. Lovingly
remembered aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly missed
by dear Friends Ted
HAYES,
Joan▼ and Laverne
CARTER, Marjorie
HARVEY, the Lam family, Mai and James
FLYNN,
John▼ and MaryEllen
LILLIE, Roy
WONNACOTT, Rita
JONES, Connie
LANGE, Enis
CHAMBERLAIN,
Margaret BARR and many more. Fondly remembered by John
REID (godson)
and wife Corey-Ann, Reg and Cynthia
RIPTON,
Richard▼ and Barbara
FRANK.
Always▼ cherished by her beloved Heidi and her husband
Jon LUMLEY and Jeannie
KIRSCH.
Connie's▼ intellect, sense of humour,
inner beauty and immeasurable strength and determination that
endured until her last days will never be forgotten. A memorial
service will be held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S.
(Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday, April 4 at 2 o'clock.
Following the service, interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Bolton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences for the family
may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com

RIPTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-01 published
LAKE,
Constance▲Rose▲ (1912-2006)
At home in London, on Thursday, March 23, 2006, Constance Rose
LAKE, beloved wife of the late George William
LAKE.
Loving▲ mother
of Patricia Andrea. Daughter of the late Frederick Sullivan and
Emelia FRICKER.
Devoted▲ sister of the late Mable (Pat)
DAY. Dear
sister-in-law of Arthur
LAKE,
Mary▲WILLIS, Elsie
NORRIS, Mary
LAKE and predeceased by Henry and Margaret
LAKE,
Oscar▲LAKE,
Stella LAKE, Dorothy (Dolly)
HENRY, Bob
NORRIS, Joe
WILLIS. Lovingly
remembered aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly missed
by dear Friends Ted
HAYES,
Joan▲ and Laverne
CARTER, Marjorie
HARVEY, the Lam family, Mai and James
FLYNN,
John▲ and MaryEllen
LILLIE, Roy
WONNACOTT, Rita
JONES, Connie
LANGE, Enis
CHAMBERLAIN,
Margaret BARR and many more. Fondly remembered by John
REID (godson)
and wife Corey-Ann, Reg and Cynthia
RIPTON,
Richard▲ and Barbara
FRANK.
Always▲ cherished by her beloved Heidi and her husband
Jon LUMLEY and Jeannie
KIRSCH.
Connie's▲ intellect, sense of humour,
inner beauty and immeasurable strength and determination that
endured until her last days will never be forgotten. A memorial
service will be held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S.
(Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday, April 4 at 2 o'clock.
Following the service, interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Bolton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences for the family
may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com